Rural Business
GAEC 2 – Abstraction of water for irrigation
The aim of GAEC 2 rules is to protect water resources by licensing abstraction of water for irrigation.
Read More >GAEC 1 – Buffer strips along water courses
The aim of GAEC 1 rules is to protect water against pollution and run-off.
Read More >Cross compliance checklists
Cross compliance checklists Need to make sure you’re ready for inspections? More information on Passport Reconciliation for Cattle here
Read More >Workbook of all cross compliance checklists
Cross compliance is a set of rules that must be adhered to in order to receive Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support payments.
Read More >New entrants to farming: Farm diversification – events summary
This event looked at farm diversification and how new entrants to farming can take advantage of new opportunities. The presentation from the event can be found below.
Read More >New entrants to farming : approaching landowners and banks – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants.
Read More >Agribusiness News – December 2016
Read the December 2016 edition of Agribusiness News here
Read More >New entrants to farming : contract and share farming opportunities – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants. SAC Consulting will be delivering a range of workshops over the winter period designed to give you a flavour of what’s involved when entering into a farming business.
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